HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON

Usually, when we talk about watermelon, it comes to mind how rich and juicy this fruit is. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that make us stay healthy. Now, what few know is that their shell contains very powerful properties.

Yes, you read well, the white, hard and tasteless part of the peel is much more effective for our health than the watermelon’s own flesh. In this article we will give you all the details about it.

We are sure that once you know what you can get with the watermelon shell, you will not discard it anymore. In fact, countries in South Asia and the United States are including this part of the watermelon in the salads. All this, due to the many health benefits we have when consuming it.

Among other things, the watermelon shell is rich in vitamins A, B6 and C, plus potassium, magnesium and zinc. All these vitamins and minerals will make your body work better and have more energy

But that’s not all, since the shell also has lycopene. This substance is a powerful antioxidant very effective to protect you from many diseases. So much so, that many have claimed that 95% of the nutritional value of watermelon is in the husk